Junstrom's death comes just over a year after Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King died at 68 following a battle with lung cancer. "My first show with 38 Special was the [1977] Super Bowl of Rock," Junstrom told Swampland in 2004. Smart and talented, a tremendous musician. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. Send us a message at: This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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Sign up for service and obituary updates. Larry Junstrom was a founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd and member of the Jacksonville-based band, .38 Special. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. "To this day [it is] one of the biggest shows we have ever done. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime 38 Special bassist, has passed away at the age of 70. . Larry Junstrom in 2006. In 1977, Junstrom enlisted in another Southern rock band, the Donnie Van Zant-fronted .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. Six years after that, he joined Van Zant's younger brother Donnie's band, 38 Special. Biography [ edit] He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. May God bless and comfort the family. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and enjoyed spending time with family especially his wife, Thania, Nascar, Jaguars and Gator Football, Fishing, Ham Radio Operator and loved all animals. The sad news was shared Sunday, October 6th, by 38 Special on their Facebook page. Now tributes have poured in for the longstanding bassist after his former band .38 released a statement on their social media page announcing the sad news. Special, Larry Junstrom, has been found dead aged 70. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream, reads the tribute posted Sunday on the 38 Special page. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Specials Facebook page. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Please post words of comfort at www.hardage-giddensrivermead.com. L.J. EXCLUSIVE: Head teacher of leading grammar school is sacked for sending parents a list of striking teachers. Mrs Junstrom and family Im so sorry for the loss of your husband Larry. There is no word on the cause of death for the southern-fried rocker. Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died, according to a post on .38 Special's Facebook page. However he left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of the bands smash-hit 1973 debut album Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. memorial page for Larry Junstrom (22 Jun 1949-5 Oct 2019), Find a Grave Memorial ID 203617813, citing Jacksonville Memory Gardens, Orange Park, Clay County . Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to The Big Man on the Big Bass. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. A cause of death has not been disclosed for Junstrom, who was born in Pittsburgh in 1949. 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The members of .38 Special paid tribute to Junstrom on Sunday, writing, The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. Rossington, 67, underwent surgery in July after complaining of fatigue and other issues, which led doctors to discover a leaky heart valve. Now. The post R.I.P. They had a unique, driving sound rock sensibilities with a touch of twang that served them well, both in the recording studio and on the road. In August, they were forced to postpone shows so that founding member Gary Rossington could recover from heart surgery. Copyright 2023 PopCulture.com. The news was confirmed on the band's Facebook page and on .38 Special's social media channels - the band Junstrom spent most of his career with. Five-years later he joined the Donnie Van Zant-fronted band, .38 Special, replacing bassist Ken Lyons. The .38 Special bass player passed away this past Sunday, October 6 at age 70. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. We will miss our friend and partner. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. The group disbanded abruptly in 1977 following a plane crash which killed Ronnie Van Zant, replacement guitarist Steve Gaines, and backup singer Cassie Gaines. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Ginger Baker, legendary Cream drummer dies at 80. He was also one of the founding members of the psychedelic band Strawberry Alarm Clock. Larry Junstrom Cause of death. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 1949 2019. Skynyrd also paid homage to one of the bands co-founders, writing, Rest Easy, LJ, you will always be remembered as the big man, on the big bass with the even bigger heart!, Get weekly rundowns straight to your inbox, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. Junstrom was in an early. He joined 38 Special in 1977, playing bass for the Southern rock group, which had formed a few years earlier. From a young age he showed interest in music, leaning to play the saxophone and clarinet in the 5th and 6th grades before being inspired to pursue the rock starlifestyle watching The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show. He was 70. Junstrom, a founding member of Southern rock icons Skynyrd, played bass with .38 Special until 2014. Rock legend Larry Junstrom of Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special dies aged 70, Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd star Larry Junstrom has passed away aged 70, Now tributes have poured in for the longstanding bassist after his former band .38 released a statement on their social media page announcing the sad news (pictured with .38 Special band mate Don Barnes), The musician played a huge part in the band as he featured on the 12 studio albums; the last was released more than a decade ago in 2004. Let others know about your loved one's death. Get email updates about Larry Junstrom delivered directly to your inbox. Our librarians in Special Collections were able to find some phenomenal photos of .38 Special from the Florida Times-Union Editorial Archive Collection, which is housed at the Main Library. November 09, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend. By Libby Birk Tags: .38 Special, Larry Junstrom, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Have News you think would fit on Metal Insider? Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Junstrom would perform and record with the group up until his retirement in 2014, playing on hits like Hold on Loosely, Rockin into the Night, and Caught Up in You.. However, his playing appeared on the early 7-inch single Need All My Friends. [2], Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014, due to a hand injury which required surgery. And, you know what? - October 8, 2019 12:57 am EDT. "He was truly one of a kind, a congenial travelling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. BORN June 22, 1949 DIED October 6, 2019 AGE 70 Obituaries Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. 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He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. He is pictured in 2012, left, with band mate Don Barnes. Larry Junstrom, the bassist for .38 Special and a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died. Lynyrd Skynyrd 's original bassist and co-founding member Larry Junstrom has died at the age of 70. By the time the band broke out of Florida, though, Junstrom had been long gone leaving in 1971 replaced by Leon Wilkeson. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. Prince Andrew has 'offered to manage prestigious Royal estates including Balmoral but King Charles has told PLATELL'S PEOPLE: Yes, Madonna toyboys are fun but not if you value your dignity. Junstrom performing at the Dixon May Fair in 2010, Last edited on 27 September 2022, at 03:20, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Obituary Lawrence Edward Junstrom June 22, 1949 October 5, 2019", "Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Larry Junstrom dead at 70", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Larry_Junstrom&oldid=1112599879, This page was last edited on 27 September 2022, at 03:20. Longtime .38 Special and founding Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Larry Junstrom has passed away at the age of 70. "I know everyone tells you their fans are the best, but nobody is more loyal than a 38 fan," he said. is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Thania Junstrom; step-son, Jason Brown; brothers: John and Bill Junstrom; and host of extended family and friends. My condolences goes out to the family and friends, Larry's music will live on, may you also find comfort from his Heavenly father. That was our road managers duty to carry a briefcase with probably $250,000 in cash to bail people out of jail and placate hotel owners. There will never be another like him.. He left the group in 2014 due to a hand injury. Before becoming the longtime bassist for .38 Special, Junstrom played in a nascent lineup of Skynyrd. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. I bid you farewell and 73s! LARRY JUNSTROM OBITUARY. He would remain in the band for nearly 30 years, playing on all 12 of the bands studio albums, including such classic hits as Hold on Loosely, Caught Up in You, and Teacher, Teacher. Advertisement Bandmates made the announcement of Junstrom's death on the .38 Special Facebook page, the Toronto Sun reported. Sortilge share new song Derrire les Portes de Babylone, Firstborne drop Intercontinental Champions video, Tarjas Outlanders drop new single We Own This Sky featuring Ron Bumblefoot Thal, Trivium cover Heaven Shall Burns Implore The Darken Sky, Machine Head announce North American Burn My Eyes 25th anniversary tour. There are no words that can express how deeply sorry I feel. He was 70. His time with the group ended in 1971, just before the bands debut album 1973s Pronounced Leh-nerd Skin-nerd. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. . Junstrom reflected on his time with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Stephen Kijaks 2018 documentary, If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, recalling the bands early rehearsals at the infamous Hell House, a cabin in rural Florida, as well as speaking out on the bands frequent drug use. LYNYRD SKYNYRD's founding bassist Larry "L.J." Junstrom, who was also a longtime member of 38 SPECIAL, has died. 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He left the group in 1971 prior to the recording of their debut album, (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd). His cause of death has not been revealed. Billboard is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member and longtime .38 Special bassist Larry Junstrom has died at age 70. Junstrom's cause of death is not yet known, however his former band mates lauded the southern rocker asa kind and humorous man who rocked arenas all over the world. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. His cause of death has not been revealed. . May the God of comfort give you ll that you need to get through your grief. LARRY Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died aged 70 The band would go on to achieve worldwide success with hits including Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird, selling 28 million. The news was announced on Sunday via statement . An avid amateur radio operator, he had the call letters K4EB, which translate to "Known 4 Excellent Bass". tips@metalinsider.net. The rock star had to retire from the music industry in 2014 after he suffered a hand injury which required surgery. French heavy metal outfit Sortilge have unveiled their latest single, Derrire les Portes de Babylone. The track is taken from the groups upcoming album, Apocalypso, out March 3rd via Season of Mist. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM, Thursday, October 10, 2019 at HARDAGE-GIDDENS RIVERMEAD FUNERAL HOME, 127 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL with visitation held 1 hour prior to service at the funeral home. Larry Junstrom, former Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special bassist dies at 70. But just five years later, he went onto join .38 Special alongside Donnie Va Zant. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larrys family. His cause of death is yet to be made known. 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The cover is featured on a split 7 that the group will be selling throughout their European tour. You were always an inspiration to me and I learned so much about playing bass from you. There will never be another like him. The cause of death was not announced at press time. In 1977, Junstrom joined 38 Special, led by Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zant. How Prince Harry's chat with guru who compared Hamas terrorists to Jews who battled the Nazis has appalled JAN MOIR: Goodbye Ken, the world always seemed safer with you on the airwaves, Abstaining from masturbating RAISES risk of anxiety, depression and erectile dysfunction, study warns. His death was announced Sunday on the official Facebook account of .38 Special, a rock band that Junstrom joined in the 1970s following his stint with . I will never forget it the acts on the bill were Journey, Skynyrd, Ted Nugent and several other bands. Larry was good friend and I valued his friendship, kindness and thoughtfulness. All Rights reserved. We are sending our devoted love, strength and comfort to his wife Thania and Larry's family. The fun times on ham radio and hanging out at the lake house. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. At press time, Junstrom's cause of death is unclear. 2:23 Larry Junstrom, an original member of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and the longtime bassist for .38 Special, has died. However, .38 Special confirmed the news via Facebook, stating: "The Big Man on the Big Bass has left us. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits . The bassists death was announced on Facebook by his former band 38 Special, which Junstrom joined after leaving Lynyrd Skynyrd and performed with for parts of four decades. Rocker Larry had a high-flying musical career spanning from when he first set up the band Skynyrd with his school friends in 1964. The rocker was eventually forced to put down the bass guitar in 2014 after suffering a serious hand injury. Larry Junstrom, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime bass guitarist for the band .38 Special, has died at age 70. He just can't do it anymore.". He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Death 5 Oct 2019 (aged 70) Interlachen, Putnam County, Florida, USA. We will miss our friend and partner.. 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Lynyrd Skynyrd postponed a couple shows from their final Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour in August due to founding member and guitarist Gary Rossington's heart surgery. JACKSONVILLE, FL. Junstrom was in an early incarnation of Skynyrd, with singer Ronnie Van Zant, guitar players Gary Rossington and Allen Collins, and drummer Bob Burns. We will miss our friend and partner.". Larry Junstrom performs at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on April 13, 2012 in Duluth, Ga. Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, Billie Eilish, Drake y Twenty One Pilots encabezarn Lollapalooza 2023 en Chile, Argentina y Brasil (Actualizacin), Kelsea Ballerini Has Travis Kelce Thinking About Changing His Last Name in SNL Promo, The Weeknd Drops First Live Album, Live at SoFiStadium. Junstrom appeared on all 12 of 38 Special's studio albums, from their self-titled 1977 debut to 2004's Drivetrain, before a hand injury forced him to retire from the group in 2014. 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The track is taken from their debut album, IX, out February 24th via Nuclear Blast. Larry's cause of death is yet to be made known to the public but tributes are pouring in for the rock star . There will never be another like him.. Junstrom ended up recording twelve studio albums with the group before he was forced to retire in 2014. Lawrence Edward Junstrom (June 22, 1949 October 5, 2019) was an American bassist, best known for having been in the rock band .38 Special from 1977 until 2014. Six years later, Junstrom joined Ronnie Van Zants younger brother Donnie Van Zants band .38 Special and worked on their first self-titled studio album in 1977. He was 70. Larry Junstrom, best known as a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special, has passed away.He was 70. Larry Junstrom died natural death however Junstrom retired from .38 Special in 2014 following a serious hand injury. Larry Junstrom, one of the founding members of popular rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, has reportedly passed away at the age of 70. Band members of Junstrom from the rock group .38 Special confirmed the news in an emotional post to Facebook on Sunday night. He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Junstrom formed Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1964 with his high school classmates Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Bob Burns. He was truly one of a kind, a congenial traveling companion and a great friend to all with a humorous slant on life that always kept our spirits high a kind man with a big heart for everyone who crossed his path. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. In 1964, Junstrom helped form Lynyrd. We will miss our friend and partner. Lawrence Edward Junstrom, 70, passed away on October 5, 2019 in Palatka, FL. Larry Junstrom, the founding bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and longtime member of 38 Special, has passed away at the age of 70. In a loving note to their longtime bandmate, the band wrote, "He rocked arenas all over the world and succeeded in living his dream. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Larry Junstrom, an original member of the iconic Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, has died at age 70. The news was announced on the .38 Special Facebook page, where the band paid tribute to "The.
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